Percentage vs Proportion

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Percentage

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Proportion

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Percentage
 PercentageProportion
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/pəˈsentɪdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈsentɪdʒ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/prəˈpɔːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prəˈpɔːrʃn/"]/
SignificadoA part of a whole expressed in hundredths.A part or share of something in relation to the whole.
ExemploThe percentage of students passing the exam has increased this year.The proportion of students passing the exam increased this year.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesconsiderable, high, huge, calculate, determine, estimate, decline, decrease, drop, point, rate, figure, percentage of, in percentage terms, on a percentage basis, considerable, high, huge, calculate, determine, estimate, decline, decrease, drop, point, rate, figure, percentage of, in percentage terms, on a percentage basisappreciable, considerable, good, calculate, estimate, express something as, grow, increase, rise, correct, direct, inverse, keep something in, in proportion (to), out of proportion (to), proportion of something to something, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion, a sense of proportion, correct, direct, inverse, keep something in, in proportion (to), out of proportion (to), proportion of something to something, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of all proportion, be blown, exaggerated, etc. out of proportion, a sense of proportion, biblical, enormous, epic, reach
Antônimoswhole, totaldisproportion, inequality
Erros comunsConfused with 'percent' — remember 'percentage' is used for a specific quantity., 'Percentage' is often misused as a countable noun; it's usually uncountable., 'Percentage' can be incorrectly pluralized as 'percentages' when not necessary.Confusing with 'portion', which refers to a part of something, but not in a comparative sense., Using 'proportion' in the plural form incorrectly; it is usually uncountable., Mixing up 'proportion' and 'proportional', which has a different grammatical function.
Notas de usoUsed in math, finance, and statistics to describe a fraction of a total. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'part' might be more understandable.Use 'proportion' to discuss ratios or relationships between different amounts. Often appropriate in mathematics, statistics, and discussions about fairness. Avoid in casual conversation when not discussing specific comparisons.

Perguntas frequentes: Percentage vs Proportion

Qual é a diferença entre Percentage e Proportion?

Percentage: A part of a whole expressed in hundredths. Proportion: A part or share of something in relation to the whole.

Qual é mais comum: Percentage e Proportion?

Percentage é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Percentage e Proportion?

Proportion é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Percentage e Proportion estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Percentage: B1, Proportion: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Percentage e Proportion?

Percentage: noun, Proportion: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Percentage: The percentage of students passing the exam has increased this year. Proportion: The proportion of students passing the exam increased this year.

Posso usar Percentage e Proportion de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Percentage e Proportion são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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